Kakinada to Tumlong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh to Tumlong, Sikkim.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kakinada to Tumlong
1729 km · ~37h 15m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kakinada
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 432Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 582Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 732Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 865Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1015Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1165Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1297Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1447Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1597Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kakinada to Tumlong
1729 km · ~38h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kakinada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kakinada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~865 km
~19h 13m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 865)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tumlong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Tumlong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~865 km
~19h 13m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Arrive in Tumlong
Tumlong, Sikkim
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kakinada to Tumlong
Nearest railway stations: Samalkot Jn for Kakinada, New Jalpaiguri (about 83 km away) for Tumlong.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Kakinada to Tumlong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kakinada to Tumlong is about 1729 km by road, roughly 34.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1729 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,120 · Sedan ₹22,580 · SUV ₹29,540 · Innova / MUV ₹33,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,340
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,900 · AC Seater ₹3,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,770 · AC Sleeper ₹3,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,760 · Third AC ₹2,450 · Second AC ₹3,490 · First AC ₹4,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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